Custom & Flash Tattoos
From small pieces to bold designs, tailored to your ideas.
Earth’s Edge
Tattoo & Body Piercing
Earth’s Edge Tattoo & Body Piercing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina — offering custom tattoos, flash, and professional piercings.
Earth’s Edge Tattoo & Body Piercing is a tattoo shop in Winston-Salem, NC offering custom tattoos, flash designs, and professional body piercings. Serving Winston-Salem, Clemmons, and the Triad since 1993 with a clean, friendly studio—walk-ins welcome for tattoos and piercings.
Tattoos & Piercings in Winston-Salem, NC
Earth’s Edge is a full-service tattoo and piercing shop in Winston-Salem, NC offering custom designs, flash, cover-ups, and precision body piercings. Clients from Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Kernersville, and across the Triad choose us for clean lines, bold color, and a welcoming studio.
Black & Gray & Color Tattoos
Rich black-and-gray work and vibrant color tattoos with clean lines.
Cover-Up & Rework Tattoos
Refresh old ink or cover unwanted tattoos with new custom artwork.
Small Pieces to Sleeves
From tiny tattoos to full sleeves and back pieces, done with care.
Piercings & Jewelry
Professional body piercings with precision placement and quality jewelry.
Walk-Ins & Consultations
Free consultations available, and walk-in appointments welcome when possible.
Meet Our Artists
Aftercare Instructions
Proper aftercare is essential for healing and maintaining your new tattoo or piercing. Follow the guidelines below for best results.
Tattoo Aftercare
- Remove bandage after two (2) hours.
- Wash your tattoo with warm water and mild soap, being sure to remove all surface blood.
- Lightly pat dry your tattoo and apply a thin coating of antibiotic ointment (Aquaphor).
- Wash your tattoo twice a day with mild soap (no washcloth!).
- Keep a thin coating of ointment on your tattoo for the next 5–7 days.
- Your tattoo will start to peel (like a sunburn) in a few days.
- After it has fully peeled, discontinue using the ointment and switch to a mild hand lotion.
- Keep your tattoo moisturized with lotion for the next two (2) weeks.
Do not:
- Over-apply ointment.
- Apply Vaseline or Neosporin.
- Rub, scratch, or pick at your tattoo.
- Expose to direct sunlight or tanning beds for two (2) weeks.
- Swim or soak in water for two (2) weeks.
Piercing Aftercare
- Do not touch with unwashed hands.
- Do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Bactine, or any other ointments.
- Wash your piercing twice a day with an antibacterial soap (such as Softsoap).
- Wash your hands first, then lather up a small amount of soap.
- Place a small amount of soap on the piercing for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Gently rinse off the soap with warm water.
- OR, if using H2Ocean spray, apply 4–5 times a day.
Oral Piercing Care
- Purchase a bottle of antiseptic mouthwash (Listerine).
- Dilute it 50/50 with purified water.
- Rinse for 30 seconds every time you eat or drink.
- Refrain from spicy foods and hot beverages for the first few days.
- Sucking on ice can help to reduce swelling.
- Your piercer will tell you how long to wait to purchase a shorter piece — typically two (2) to four (4) weeks.
What People Are Saying
Sandra O.
★★★★★
Josh was amazing and very helpful. Great customer service and super clean shop— they even worked me in without an appointment. 10/10 worth the drive!
M. Abigail
★★★★★
Amazing experience. Josh explained aftercare clearly, helped choose jewelry, and everything was clean and ready. Quick, smooth, and I couldn’t be happier.
TallRonTV
★★★★★
Walked in with a simple design and Nico executed perfectly. Shop is nice and clean—10/10.
Sherry S.
★★★★★
Nico and Greg were amazing—got exactly what I wanted!
Kendra C.
★★★★★
Josh did my nose piercing and I love it. Space was extremely clean and welcoming.
Genita C.
★★★★★
Robert is an awesome artist—I’ve gotten multiple tattoos and love each one.